Head to head
Death Note vs Kurogane no Linebarrels
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.

Left in charts
Death Note
★ 8.30 · 2006–2007

Right in charts
Kurogane no Linebarrels
★ 6.67 · 2008–2009
The short version
- Death Note is rated higher by the community: 8.30 vs 6.67.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 109× the members.
- Kurogane no Linebarrels is the quicker watch, 4h 59m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.2% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | Kurogane no Linebarrels | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 6.67 |
| Rank by score | #105better | #7,995 |
| Members | 498,765more | 4,569 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.2% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 9h 12mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 24 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2008–2009 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | Gonzo |
| Age rating | R | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 13%
- Death Note
- Kurogane no Linebarrels
0%30%60%
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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| Death Note | Kurogane no Linebarrels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 2% |
| 2★ | 0% | 2% |
| 3★ | 0% | 2% |
| 4★ | 6% | 8% |
| 5★ | 1% | 10% |
| 6★ | 2% | 20% |
| 7★ | 18% | 22% |
| 8★ | 8% | 19% |
| 9★ | 10% | 6% |
| 10★ | 51% | 8% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Kurogane no Linebarrels | 9h 12m |
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Shared genres
None
Only Kurogane no Linebarrels
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Death Note vs Kurogane no Linebarrels FAQ
Is Death Note better than Kurogane no Linebarrels?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 6.67). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Kurogane no Linebarrels?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 9h 12m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,765 vs 4,569).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Kurogane no Linebarrels?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.